From Keel to Commissioning: How to Build More Ships
Maritime Nation
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The Decline of U.S. Shipbuilding
This chapter examines the drastic reduction of the U.S. shipbuilding industry from World War II's peak to the present day, attributing the decline to various economic and regulatory challenges. It also reflects on the critical role of ship production during wartime and the ongoing concerns regarding the U.S. industrial base's ability to respond to future conflicts.
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